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Debt of the Operating Partnership Debt Maturities (Details)

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Debt of the Operating Partnership Debt Maturities (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc
   
Schedule of Maturities of Debt [Line Items]    
Long-term Debt $ 1,025,542 $ 714,616
Senior Notes 547,763 554,616
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
   
Schedule of Maturities of Debt [Line Items]    
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months 2,563  
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two 4,633  
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three 3,599  
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four 639,431  
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five 30,279  
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five 340,532  
Long-term Debt, Gross 1,021,037 717,210
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount 4,505 (2,594)
Long-term Debt 1,025,542 714,616
Senior Notes 547,763 554,616
3.75% Senior Exchangeable Notes [Member] | Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
   
Schedule of Maturities of Debt [Line Items]    
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount 0 (103)
Senior Notes $ 0 $ 7,210